Finance Controller (all genders)

Zalando GmbH; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in fashion e-commerce seeks an Overhead Controller to lead financial planning and analysis. This role is pivotal in contributing to performance reviews and strategic decision-making. You will work closely with leadership and stakeholders to enhance financial processes and reporting accuracy while ensuring data quality within planning cycles. This position offers professional growth opportunities in a hybrid working model with comprehensive benefits.

Leistungen

Employee shares program

40% off fashion and beauty products

2 paid volunteering days a year

Hybrid working model

Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

27 days of vacation a year

Relocation assistance available

Family services support

Health and wellbeing options

Mental health support and coaching

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of experience in overhead & financial planning and analysis.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Confident in stakeholder management.

Aufgaben

• Lead key planning activities within the budget and forecasting process.
• Prepare and present financial insights in monthly performance discussions.
• Identify improvement opportunities in planning and reporting processes.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Business acumen

Organizational skills

Curiosity

Financial analysis

Ausbildung

Degree in Finance or Business

Tools

SAP

Excel

G Suite

Power Query

Jobbeschreibung

As Overhead Controller for the business, you are the key finance contact within your unit, known for delivering reliable planning and analysis. You independently manage planning cycles, contribute to performance reviews, and generate insights that support strategic decisions.

You work closely with leadership and cost center owners, understanding their needs and proactively driving improvements across reporting, forecasting, and financial processes. Your expertise in tools and KPIs enables you to explain results clearly, while supporting peers and sharing best practices within your team.

https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do/finance-analytics-and-controlling

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

1. Lead key planning activities within the budget and forecasting process, ensuring data quality and timely delivery.
2. Prepare and present financial insights in monthly performance discussions, highlighting risks and opportunities.
3. Maintain cost center structures and support accurate accrual processes across your scope.
4. Partner with stakeholders on operational topics and investment planning, aligning financials with business goals.
5. Identify improvement opportunities in planning and reporting processes and contribute to their implementation in collaboration with your team.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance or Business with 6+ years of relevant experience (overhead & financial planning, analysis, and controlling experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate insights into clear cross-functional communication.
• Confident in stakeholder management and able to contribute to planning discussions with constructive input.
• Curiosity and business acumen to support investment cases and efficiency gains.
• Independent working style with strong accountability and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, G Suite, and comfortable working with Power Query or other BI tools.

*If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
• 27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counseling and support
• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
• Mental health support and coaching available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.